Shirly

I recently graduated from Nursing Program and I have got my first interview next week. I need some help with following questions: 1. How do you deal with conflict/issue with your co-worker? What was the conflict and how did you handle it? (how to provide an example to this example if I barely had any conflict with other nurses or HCP during my clinical rotations) 2. How do you deal with difficult patients and family members (examples would be great)? 3. Tell me about a time you failed. How did you deal with this situation? 4. Tell me about a time when a patient's family was dissatisfied with your care. How did you handle that situation? 5. Give an example of a time you had to interact with a hostile patient. How did you handle the situation and what was the outcome? 6. Tell me about the time when you did not know the answer to something at work? How did you go about finding that information? 7. Describe a time when you anticipated potential problems with a patient and initiated preventative measures. 8. Describe your experience with a very ill patient who required a lot of your time. How did you manage this patient’s care while ensuring your other patients were adequately cared for? 9. Give an example of a time when you were able to successfully persuade a patient to agree to something. How did your persuade this person? My clinical rotations as a student nurse went smoothly. So, it very hard for me to answer these above questions without providing an example. Also, any interview tips is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hi, I came across the Atlas Healthcare website a few days ago and forwarded them my resume. A recruiting agent called me couple of days later. He explained it is a 3-year contract with the company and work is mostly located in rural areas. They even said in the contract that they will help you find a suitable housing once you get the job. I got their contract, but I haven't signed it yet because I am so nervous. It looks like a good opportunity but, like you, I want to know more about them.